LEEK AND POTATO SOUP WITH CLAMS

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Provided by Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 45m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

28 (about 3 pounds) littleneck clams, scrubbed
2 3/4 cups water
1 1/4 cups dry white wine
3 medium-large leeks (white and light green parts only), halved lengthwise and thinly sliced crosswise
3 medium (about 3/4 pound) russet potatoes, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch cubes
1/2 cup heavy cream
Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
Additional water or cream as necessary
1 1/2 tablespoons fresh minced chives or green onions

Steps:

  • To cook the clams, place them in a heavy large skillet. Cover with the water and wine. Bring to a boil, cover the skillet, then reduce heat and simmer for 3 minutes, shaking the skillet occasionally. With tongs, remove the clams that have opened and place them on a tray. Recover and cook for up to 3 to 4 more minutes. Discard any clams that have not opened. Line a fine sieve with a dampened paper towel. Strain the cooking liquid through the sieve into a heavy large saucepan.
  • For the soup, add the leeks and potatoes to the saucepan with cooking liquid. Bring to a boil, then lower heat and simmer until the potatoes are tender, for about 15 minutes. Add the cream. Coarsely mash the potatoes in the broth to thicken, using a mallet or potato masher. Season with salt and pepper. (This can be prepared ahead and cooled. Cover the clams and soup and set aside at cool room temperature for up to several hours.)
  • To serve, remove the clams from their shells and mince. Pour any liquid from the shells back into the soup through the sieve and discard the shells. Thin the soup with additional liquid if necessary. Bring to a boil, stirring over medium-high heat. Add minced clams. Ladle into 4 soup bowls. Sprinkle with chives. Serve immediately.

Amr Gaber
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This soup is a keeper!


Gulab Mujahid
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I would definitely recommend this soup to anyone who loves leeks, potatoes, and clams.


Farduus Cumar
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This soup is a great way to warm up on a cold winter day.


Ukegbu Chidera
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The clams are a great addition, and they add a nice briny flavor.


Sardar Mustafa khan khan
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I love the creamy texture and the flavor of the leeks and potatoes.


Syed Muhammad Imran Qadri
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This soup is delicious!


7anifa Nn
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I'm not a big fan of clams, but I really enjoyed this soup.


Yaseen Sheik
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This soup is a great way to use up leftover potatoes.


Wajahat Raza
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I love this soup! It's so creamy and flavorful.


Youssef Tmam
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This soup is so easy to make and it's absolutely delicious.


Rich L
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I made this soup for my family and they loved it! It's a great way to use up leftover potatoes.


DR Delwar Hosen
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This soup is delicious! I love the creamy texture and the flavor of the leeks and potatoes. The clams are a great addition, and they add a nice briny flavor.


Emily Greke
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I'm not a big fan of clams, but I really enjoyed this soup. The leeks and potatoes were so flavorful, and the clams added a nice briny flavor without being overpowering.


Ashiky Ashik
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This soup is so easy to make and it's absolutely delicious. I love the combination of leeks, potatoes, and clams. It's the perfect comfort food for a cold winter day.


M rehman Malik
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I made this soup for a dinner party and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it! The soup was creamy and flavorful, and the clams were a nice addition. I will definitely be making this again.


Kaylenpillay Pillay
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This soup was a hit with my family! The leeks and potatoes were perfectly tender, and the clams added a delicious briny flavor. I will definitely be making this again.